CharlesPeterson

PETERSON, CHARLES L. III December 6, 1917 - October 18, 2012 Charles "Bud" Peterson, long-time resident of Bay City, Michigan passed away on October 18, just six weeks short of 95 years old. For the past five years Bud had been residing in the northwest suburbs of Chicago near family members. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived most of his adult life in Bay City before moving to Sarasota, Florida in 1978 with his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Phyllis Peterson. Bud was a graduate of Iowa State University and served in The First Armored Division during World War II in North Africa and Italy and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal. He retired as an Army Major. Bud held many executive positions in the dairy industry, including President of Sani Seal Dairies, The Genesee Dairy, The Borden Company and Pet Dairy Division. After moving to Florida, he became a real estate broker and President of the Service Corporation of First Federal Savings & Loan Bank of Florida. Throughout his life he was active in a number of church and civic organizations including The Rotary Club, Elf Khurafeh Shrine, The Meadows Country Club, University Club of Flint, and The Church of the Palms. After losing his wife, Phyllis, in 1998 Bud married Helen Schwartz, also a long-time resident of Bay City. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bud is survived by three daughters, Nan Peterson of Port Charlotte, Florida; Paula Peterson of Sedona, Arizona; and Lynne Peterson Murphy and grandson, Peter Murphy, of Lake Zurich, Illinois; and a sister, Marguerite Peets of Fremont, Michigan. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Casey Key, Florida; and Susan Schwartz Twiggs, Marshfield, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2013 in the Chicago area. Memorial donations may be sent to The Church of the Palms, Sarasota, Florida.